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VERNON — A head-on crash that injured three people has closed a section of West Street. Police said they expect West Street between Dailey Circle and Grand Avenue to be closed for several hours as police investigate. A medical helicopter was called to the scene to transport a person with a serious leg injury, police said. Two others were taken by ambulance to Hartford Hospital, police said. The crash was reported about 7 a.m.

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VERNON — A head-on crash that injured three people has closed a section of West Street.Police said they expect West Street between Dailey Circle and Grand Avenue to be closed for several hours as police investigate.A medical helicopter was called to the...

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